Elevate Noir Gala 2026

Welcome to the Elevate Noir Gala 2026!

Please Note: This is a 19+ Event

This Years Theme: The Black Dream

Dress Code: Formal Black & Brown Attire

Doors Open: 5PM - 6PM, 8PM -8:30PM & 10-11PM - Tiered Tickets

The Elevate Noir Gala is a premier luxury empowerment gala and cultural experience dedicated to celebrating Black excellence, fostering meaningful connections, and advancing economic opportunity within the Black community of Toronto.

More than a gala, Elevate Noir is a movement designed to bring together entrepreneurs, executives, professionals, creatives, investors, community leaders, and changemakers for an unforgettable evening of inspiration, networking, education, and celebration.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity by creating a space where influential leaders and aspiring professionals can connect, collaborate, and build lasting relationships.

Through powerful keynote speakers, engaging panel discussions, business networking, live entertainment, fashion and curated luxury experiences, the Elevate Noir Gala empowers attendees to elevate their careers, businesses, and communities.

This event will be a full networking experience with the below segments:

“BLACK AVENUE” - Luxury Vendor Marketplace

“TASTE OF TORONTO” - Curated dining experience from black- owned restaurants in the GTA.

Cash Bar

Dedicated Networking Opportunities

Black Mental Health Speakers

Financial & Real Estate Speakers

Black Professional Panel

Fashion Show (Black Canadian Designers)

Live Entertainment (DJ, Comedic Host, Spoken Word & Musical Performances)

Silent & Live Auction

Luxury After Party (With DJ)

Door Open per Tier/Ticket Purchase - This is the time your ticket is valid for entry:

PLEASE ONLY ENTER PER YOUR PURCHASED TIER TIME:

Tier 1 & 2: VIP & Gala - 5PM - 6PM - Entrance

Tier 3: Culture Experience - 8PM - 8:30PM Entrance

Tier 4: After Party - 10:30PM - 11PM Entrance

EVENT LINE-UP

EVENT HOST

VIVIDD

SAXOPHONE PLAYER

JAYSMOOTH

SPOKEN WORD

SARAH GRANT

SINGERS/MUSICIANS

RAE SMITH

KRISA SMITH

BLACK MENTAL HEALTH SPEAKERS

HADASSAH BEGGS

BLACK PANELIST SPEAKERS

JALEN NELSON/LICKMYFASHION

LOVELL ADAMS-GRAY

KIANA MADEIRA

FELICIA MITCHELL

MARTY LAMPKIN

PERFORMERS/ARTISTS

LOWERCASE

BIG LYSH

SELF

DIALLO

SEKO

AIMÉE